Want/Need and Hedge

Merleworld - Thanks for the link. I had a look, that company is cheaper than many of the others I've seen and has a nice choice.

 

Yes thanks Merleworld. I contacted the company and asked for sugestions for a site that gets hardly any direct sun and they replied quickly with ideas.

 

I think I might go for the Lonicera Nitida
can you just recap, how far apart do I need to plant for a thick hedge?
How far from the property border so that when is shaped it doesnt go onto the pavement?
Do I need to plant in zig zag?
Can it be kept at less than 2 feet wide?
I have to grow 3 edges of about 5m long each.
Thank you very much!


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Lonice...arden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item53e899d628
is this a good deal and do I need as many?

 

wonder hedge ....

Turkestan elm (Ulmus pumila celer)

Hedges, hedge fences

grows 3m in 2 years

 

You're both welcome. Service I have found to be very good, plants are healthy and delivery is usually next day, even if I don't select that option (though I am in Manchester so quite close to the nursery)

 

ok I have been 'researching' all this time and I think is a toss between the Privet or Beech. Can anyone have any advice/recommendation of one over the other?
I m looking to buy a 'ready' hedge and they don't seem too expensive at a height of around 3 feet.
Thanks again

PS What is the difference between Bare Rooted and Pot Grown Plants?

 

Privet is semi-evergreen where as Beech is deciduous although it will retain its old leaves until the following spring.

Privet will be initially quicker growing too, Beech likes a settling in period and tends to take off after 18-24 months.

Bare root plants are just what it says, there is no soil/compost on the roots and they are only available through the dormant period, usually November to March, they are also cheaper to buy. These are ideal for planting a hedge as it keeps the cost down, but just make sure you don't let the roots dry out, when you recieve them if your not planting straight away then set in the ground in a corner somewhere lightly covering their roots until you need them - 'heeling them in' is a term often used.

Pot Grown plants will be established in pots with compost/soil and are more expensive, these though are usually available all year round.

Personally I'd choose Beech, but both make nice hedges, you could always mix them and alternate the plants.

Hope this helps :thumb:

 

Both are good but with beech you'll find yourself forever clearing up leaves, as they shed the old ones over a fairly long time.